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I am interested in learning how to sail. After doing so, I would like to use that experience to sail from New York to Florida to the Caribbean.

I’m not hard core – I don’t mean to do it without a couple of engines, lots of practice, and safety equipment. My question is, what kind of boat – that isn’t too expensive – would be best suited for this purpose?

And where might I go online to start learning about what I need to learn about?

thanks!!
I am getting a real kick out of these replies.

Im considering buying a boat.. Recreational type boat. 4 seater or 6 seater…

Heres what I’ve figured I need so far.. Can you please fill me in with what else I need or should consider?

-Boat
-Boaters License
-Registration for Boat and updated each year
-Boaters Insurance???
-Safety Equipment (Life Vests, etc.)
-Trailer for boat

What else am I missing? Thanks

wanting to plan a two week boat trip around whitsundays. the trip would be a cruising trip and possibly a bit of fishing, wanting to buy a boat sutiable for approx 3 people either sail or motor, and was wondering what would be the most appropriate type of vessel considering things like fuel capacity and fuel consuption. is there anyone who knows a fair bit about boats who can give me some advice on a good boat to purchase???
also what are the safety recquirments for a two week trip? we would most probably be camping ashore and anchoring up to several islands, whats the best type of anchor for this? and where is the best place to stow all safety equipment?
can anyone answer any of these questions?